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Review Summary
Aluminum Alloy
DRAGON-X 19.4 Megapixel Super 35mm CMOS
6144 x 3160
30.7 x 15.8mm (Diagonal: 34.5mm)
16.5+ stops
Up to 300 MB/s using RED MINI-MAG (480GB, 512GB, 960GB & 1TB)
Up to 225 MB/s using RED MINI-MAG (120GB & 240GB)
75 fps at 6K Full Format (6144 x 3160), 100 fps at 6K 2.4:1 (6144 x 2592)
96 fps at 5K Full Format (5120 x 2700), 120 fps at 5K 2.4:1 (5120 x 2160)
120 fps at 4K Full Format (4096 x 2160), 150 fps at 4K 2.4:1 (4096 x 1728)
150 fps at 3K Full Format (3072 x 1620), 200 fps at 3K 2.4:1 (3072 x 1296)
240 fps at 2K Full Format (2048 x 1080), 300 fps at 2K 2.4:1 (2048 x 864)
23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 47.95, 48, 50, 59.94, 60 fps, all resolutions (Project timebase)
3:1 REDCODE at 6K Full Format (6144 x 3160) and 24 fps
7:1 REDCODE at 6K Full Format (6144 x 3160) and 60 fps
2:1 REDCODE at 4K Full Format (4096 x 2160) and 24 fps
6:1 REDCODE at 4K Full Format (4096 x 2160) and 120 fps
6K Full Format (6144 x 3160), 2:1, 2.4:1, 16:9, 3:2, 6:5, 4:1, 8:1, and Ana 2x, 1.3x, 1.25x
5K Full Format (5120 x 2700), 2:1, 2.4:1, 16:9, 6:5, 4:1, 8:1, and Ana 2x, 1.3x
4K Full Format (4096 x 2160), 2:1, 2.4:1, 16:9, 3:2, 4:3, 5:4, 6:5, 4:1, 8:1, and Ana 2x, 1.3x
3K Full Format (3072 x 1620), 2:1, 2.4:1, 16:9, 3:2, 4:3, 5:4, 6:5, 4:1, 8:1, and Ana 2x, 1.3x
2K Full Format (2048 x 1080), 2:1, 2.4:1, 16:9, 3:2, 4:3, 5:4, 6:5, 4:1, 8:1, and Ana 2x, 1.3x
ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes 422 and ProRes 422 LT at 4K (4096 x 2160) up to 30 fps
ProRes 4444 XQ and ProRes 4444 at 2K (2048 x 1080) up to 120 fps
ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes 422 and ProRes 422 LT at 2K (2048 x 1080) up to 120 fps
DNxHR HQX at 4K (4096 x 2160) 12-bit up to 30 fps
DNxHR HQ and SQ at 4K (4096 x 2160) 8-bit up to 30 fps
DNxHR 444 at 2K (2048 x 1080) 12-bit up to 120 fps
DNxHR HQ and SQ at 2K (2048 x 1080) 8-bit up to 120 fps
DNxHD 444 and HQX (1920 x 1080) 10-bit up to 120 fps
DNxHD HQ and SQ (1920 x 1080) 8-bit up to 120 fps
Operating: 32 to 104 Degree F (0 to 40 Degree C)
Storage: -4 to 122 Degree F (-20 to 50 Degree C)
0 to 85% non-condensing
Supports 33 x33 x33, 32 x32 x32, 26 x26 x26, and 17 x17 x17 3D LUTs
Variable number of 3D LUT outputs with DSMC2 expander module
User programmable shaper 1D LUTs
Tetrahedral interpolation, 16-bit processing
Integrated dual channel digital stereo microphones, uncompressed, 24-bit 48 kHz
Optional 2 additional channels with DSMC2 expander module, uncompressed, 24-bit 48 kHz
Integrated R.C.P. WiFi antenna
Ethernet, RS232, and GPI Trigger with DSMC2 expander module
DSMC2 Touch 7.0" Ultra-Brite LCD (Direct Mount), DSMC2 RED Touch 4.7" LCD, DSMC2 RED Touch 7.0" LCD and DSMC2 RED EVF (OLED) with cable-free connection.
RED Touch 9.0" LCD, RED Touch 7.0" LCD, RED Touch 5.0" LCD, RED PRO 7" LCD, DSMC2 Touch 7.0" Ultra-Brite LCD, BOMB EVF (OLED) and BOMB EVF (LCOS) compatible with DSMC2 LCD/EVF Adapter A or DSMC2 LCD/EVF Adapter D, and LCD/EVF cable.
4K: DPX, TIFF, OpenEXR (.RED via RRencode plugin)
2K: DPX, TIFF, OpenEXR (.RED via RRencode plugin)
1080p RGB 4:2:2, 720p 4:2:2 : QuickTime, JPEG, AVID AAF, MXF
1080p 4:2:0, 720p 4:2:0 : H.264, .MP4
Adobe Premiere Pro, AVID Media Composer, DaVinci Resolve, Edius Pro, Final Cut Pro, Vegas Pro
3.35 lbs (1.51kg) (BRAIN with Integrated Media Bay)

The camera BRAIN is the primary building block of the RED system, housing the image sensor and advanced computing components. A DSMC2 BRAIN is capable of data write speeds of 300 MB/s, can simultaneously record in REDCODE RAW and Apple ProRes or Avid DNxHR/HD and is offered with DRAGON-X 6K S35 sensor - delivering incredible dynamic range. DRAGON-X features the industry workhorse and award-winning DRAGON sensor, now with IPP2, delivering 6K cinematic imagery in a Super 35 format.
With features like cable-free peripherals, integrated media bay, wireless control, DSMC2 is the most powerful and intuitive camera to date. It is also compatible with a growing arsenal of modules and accessories-from RED and other Third-Party manufacturers. Tack on interchangeable OLPFs and lens mounts and DSMC2 gives you the ultimate control over your footage.
Superior Image Quality
DSMC2 combines advanced color science with incredible dynamic range. The result is cinema image quality that breathes life into your footage. Showcase the depths of shadows as well as highlight roll-off to capture otherwise imperceptible details.
Resolution Matters
All RED cameras deliver stunning resolution and image quality-creating clean and organic images that bring your footage to life.
Your Workflow. Simplified
Shooting RAW has never been this easy. RED's proprietary REDCODE RAW file format, also referred to simply as R3D, gives you maximum flexibility during post. DSMC2 offers greater creative freedom via its ability to simultaneously record in both R3D and Apple ProRes or Avid DNxHR/HD.